Hi, and thanks for checking out my site.  My name is Valerie Ignatenko, and I am licensed psychologist in the states of both Pennsylvania and Nevada. I provide psychotherapy services to young adults, adults, and older adults either in-person in my Wexford, PA office, or via telehealth.  I look forward to speaking with you about your specific needs.

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I am a native Pittsburgher; born and raised.  I spent time in Nevada working with the indigenous communities, and have spent time living in West Virginia as well.  I completed my doctoral degree in 2015 from West Virginia University in Counseling Psychology.  Since that time I have provided individual, couples, and family therapy, assessment and evaluation services, and consultation to other providers and medical staffing.  I completed my Master's degree in Community Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2005, and worked in a state psychiatric hospital, in outpatient settings, and in community based roles.  My current therapeutic focus includes working with trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, serious mental illness, life transition, end of life issues, and other related presenting concerns.  

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Aside from my work life, I am active in the local community and part of several groups that meet regularly for therapeutic drumming , and other musical activities.  I am an avid biker, and I look forward to riding the rivers this summer on my kayak.